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beaten

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /
ADJECTIVE
defeated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
humbled overpowered overwhelmed routed
STRONG
baffled bested circumvented conquered cowed crushed disappointed discomfited disheartened frustrated licked mastered overcome overthrown ruined subjugated surmounted thwarted trounced undone vanquished worsted
ADJECTIVE
forged
Synonyms
STRONG
formed hammered milled pounded rolled shaped stamped tamped tramped trodden worked
WEAK
tramped down
ADJECTIVE
mixed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stirred whipped
STRONG
aerated blended churned whisked
WEAK
bubbly creamy foamy frothy meringued

Example Sentences

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Thatcher shot back, “they might have beaten us at our national sport, but we managed to beat them at their national sport twice in the 20th century.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Let’s look at three high profile names that will significantly determine the near term direction of the beaten down software space.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Maradona was appointed head coach of the national team in 2008 and left after the 2010 World Cup, where his side were beaten by Germany in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer. I’m four for four and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it five for five.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Don’t talk like that,” I said, knowing full well I was beaten.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo